The FISH CAPTURE NC II TESDA Course consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him to catch and deliver seafood products. Workers at this level would be directly engaged in fishing and other related fishing activities in inland bodies of waters and marine waters within 15 kilometers from the coastline (and other provisions for municipal waters) using fishing vessels of three (3) gross tons or less.
This Qualification is consistent with pertinent Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Local Government Unit (LGU) requirements for the issuance of Motorboat Operators License (MBOL), permit to fish in municipal waters, and other licenses where required, such as fisherman’s license, fishing boat license and fishing gear license.
A student who has achieved this Course in Fish Capture NC I is competent to be:
- Municipal Fisherman
FISH CAPTURE NC II TRAINING AND REGULATION MODULE
Course Title: FISH CAPTURE (Municipal Fisherman)
Level: NC II
Nominal Training Duration : 318 Hours
This course module is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable skills and attitudes of FISH CAPTURE (Municipal Fisherman) NC II in accordance with industry standards. It covers Basic, Common and Core Competencies.
TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees or students wishing to enroll in Fish Capture NC II course should possess the following requirements.
- can communicate both in oral and written;
- physically and mentally fit;
- with good moral character; and
- can perform basic mathematical computation.
This list does not include specific institutional requirements such as educational attainment, appropriate work experience, and others that may be required of the trainees by the school or training center delivering the TVET program.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN FISH CAPTURE NC II
This units of competency comprising this qualification include Basic, Common and Core Competencies. To obtain this course, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.
| UNIT CODE | CORE COMPETENCIES (286 Hours) |
|---|---|
| AGR641304 | Operate a vessel of up to 3.0 GT |
| AGR641305 | Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a vessel |
| AGR641306 | Perform routine maintenance tasks on a small coastal vessel |
| AGR641307 | Operate and troubleshoot low powered marine engines |
| AGR641308 | Apply weather information when navigating a vessel |
| AGR641309 | Contribute to safe navigation |
| AGR641310 | Apply basic food handling and safety practices |
| UNIT CODE | COMMON COMPETENCIES (14 Hours) |
| AGR321201 | Apply safety measures in farm operations |
| AGR321202 | Use farm tools and equipment |
| AGR321203 | Perform estimation and calculations |
| MTM834202 | Prevent and fight fire |
| MTM834205 | Protect marine environment |
| MTM834206 | Comply with emergency procedures |
| UNIT CODE | BASIC COMPETENCIES (18 Hours) |
| 500311105 | Participate in workplace communication |
| 500311106 | Work in team environment |
| 500311107 | Practice career professionalism |
| 500311108 | Practice occupational health and safety procedures |
CORE COMPETENCIES
Core competency units comprising the qualification in FISH CAPTURE NC II
OPERATE A VESSEL OF UP TO 3.0 GT (AGR641304) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, operate, maintain, store and secure vessels of up to 3.0 Gross Tons within range of ready assistance and isolated from heavy boating traffic and navigational hazards. The operation is restricted to the basic use, maneuvering and loading of the vessel, but not the interaction of the vessel with boat traffic or other hazards.
- Prepare the small vessel for use
- Planned work activities accord with enterprise policies and procedures.
- Factors that may compromise vessel safety are identified and addressed in the work plan and the operation of the vessel.
- All essential safety equipment and spares required for area of operation and intended work are checked for presence and serviceability.
- Vessel is loaded in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise procedures.
- Documentation is accomplished, per government regulations and policies
- Operate and maintain a small vessel
- Vessel stability is maintained within safety limits by establishing a low centre of gravity and securing and stowing loads.
- Vessel is operated at all times according to government requirements and enterprise procedures and in area of operation confined to limits of restricted area.
- Vessel is maneuvered safely using appropriate means to complete planned work tasks.
- Store and secure a small vessel and equipment
- Vessel is secured, maintained and stored after use according to enterprise procedures.
- Perishables and fuels are stored to minimize wastage, spoilage, environmental and fire hazards.
- Unserviceable equipment and spares are repaired or removed for repair or replacement according to enterprise procedures..
MONITOR CONDITION AND SEAWORTHINESS OF A VESSEL UP TO 3.0 GT (AGR641305) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor the condition and seaworthiness of a vessel up to 3.0 GT, including an awareness of the fundamental principles of vessel construction and regulatory requirements for seaworthiness. It also includes the ability to identify indications of any deterioration in the hull.
- Monitor the condition of the vessel
- Work to monitor condition and seaworthiness of the vessel is planned and carried out in accordance with government and company procedures and safety regulations
- Coverage and frequency of checks and inspections on the vessel complies with the standard procedures
- Checks of the integrity of the vessel’s hull are correctly carried out including the use of a testing tank equipment where required
- Action taken in anticipation of environmental changes is timely and appropriate to the change
- Precautions are taken to ensure that vessel’s powered equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and regulations.
- Rectify identified problems with the condition of the vessel
- Any deterioration of the vessel’s hull or structure is examined and reported and recorded and appropriate action is initiated to fix the identified problem
- Repairs and corrosion control are initiated and coordinated in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Communication with owners concerning the condition and seaworthiness of the vessel and related action is clear, concise and made at an appropriate time and place
- Records on problems identified and actions taken to carry out repairs and corrosion control and to ensure watertight integrity are complete, accurate and comply with requirements.
PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TASKS ON A SMALL COASTAL VESSEL (AGR641306) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to perform routine remedial, preventative and survey deck maintenance on coastal vessels. This includes carrying out basic deck maintenance, cleaning tasks, marine painting and checks on deck machinery and systems.
- Perform basic deck maintenance
- Checks of deck surfaces are carried out in accordance with planned maintenance system
- Any deterioration or corrosion of a vessel’s deck surfaces is identified and appropriate maintenance action initiated or carried out in accordance with planned maintenance system
- Minor faults and imperfections in painted surfaces are repaired in accordance with procedures
- Weathered surfaces are restored using cleaners and liquid abrasives in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements, planned maintenance procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Tools and equipment are correctly identified and used in accordance with OH&S requirements, company procedures and equipment manufacturer’s instructions
- Marine surfaces are prepared for the application of the required marine coating
- Maintenance materials are obtained, handled, prepared and applied in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements, company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Records of maintenance work carried out are completed in accordance with procedures.
- Carry out cleaning activities
- Appropriate chemicals, cleaning agents and equipment are selected to clean an assigned area of the vessel
- Manufacturer’s warning and instructions regarding the use of chemicals and cleaning agents are read, understood and applied
- Carry out cleaning activities (continued)
- Cleaning tasks are completed in the assigned area in accordance with procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Chemicals, cleaning agents and equipment are correctly stored after use.
- Select and apply appropriate paint systems for areas aboard a vessel
- Appropriate paints and painting equipment for a particular surface are selected in accordance with planned maintenance procedures and the paint manufacturer’s instructions
- Marine paints are applied using appropriate application equipment in accordance with OH&S requirements, planned maintenance procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Problems in the application of paints are identified and reported and/or appropriate remedial action initiated
- Debris from maintenance activities is disposed of, or stored, in accordance with established procedures
- Paint and painting equipment are correctly stored after use
- Check and perform basic maintenance on deck fittings, equipment and systems
- Tools and equipment for basic maintenance are correctly identified and used in accordance with OH&S requirements, planned maintenance procedures and equipment manufacturer’s instructions
- Maintenance materials are obtained, handled, prepared and applied in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements, company procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Defective deck fittings, equipment and systems are identified and reported, repaired and/or replaced as required by planned maintenance procedures
- Maintenance equipment is correctly cleaned and stored after use
- Debris and unused materials are disposed of or returned to store in accordance with OH&S and pollution control requirements, planned maintenance procedures and manufacturer’s instructions
- Follow safety and hazard control procedures
- Personal protection equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with regulations and OHS policy
- Maintenance hazards are identified and action is taken to minimize or eliminate risk to personnel, ship and the environment
- Safety, hazard minimization and pollution control procedures and regulations are followed at all times during maintenance and repair operations
- Where relevant, procedures and precautions necessary for entry into confined spaces on a vessel, after authorization by a responsible officer, are correctly followed
OPERATE AND TROUBLESHOOT LOW POWERED MARINE ENGINES (AGR641307) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to routinely operate low powered diesel engines within normal parameters. It also covers the skills required to locate causes of trouble in performance and make minor repairs.
- Initiate start up and shut down operations of low powered diesel engines
- Operations are planned and carried out according to established safety rules and regulations
- Timing and degree of preparation of engine and systems is appropriate to the intended operation and complies with operating instructions
- Sequence and timing of start up and shut down of engine and systems meets the requirements for safe and efficient operation
- Engine parameters and instrument readings are maintained within defined levels during start up and shut down operations
- Deviations from the norm are promptly identified, rectified and reported
- Adjustments made achieve a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation and are within the role holder’s responsibility
- Sufficient notice of operations is given to enable other relevant personnel to carry out their responsibilities safely and efficiently
- Inability to start up or shut down engine as required is reported promptly and accurately to an appropriate authority
- Maintain output of low powered diesel engines
- Operations are planned and carried out according to established safety rules and regulations
- Engine is monitored according to schedules, operating parameters and instructions
- Engine system condition is assessed accurately in light of information available from local and remote indicators and physical inspection
- Engine output meets notified demand conditions throughout normal operation
- Engine parameters are maintained within defined limits during normal running
- Sequence and timing of adjustments to engine is that required for optimum safety and efficiency in achieving the desired condition
- Respond to irregularities
- Deviations from the norm are correctly identified, rectified and reported.
- Action taken in the event of irregularities is appropriate to their significance and optimizes the safety and efficiency of operations.
- Troubleshoot engine faults and perform minor repair
- Operating difficulties caused by fuel-related factors are identified and rectified where possible according to troubleshooting guides and manufacturers instructions
- Electrical faults are identified and rectified according to troubleshooting guides and manufacturer’s instructions
- Engines that were immersed are serviced according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Propulsion faults are identified and repaired according to manufacturer’s instructions
APPLY WEATHER INFORMATION WHEN NAVIGATING A VESSEL (AGR641308) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to predict meteorological and ocean conditions and apply them to ensure the safe navigation of a coastal vessel, including deciphering and applying information obtained from observations, reports and instruments, reliably and accurately calculating tides in accordance with official tide charts and forecasting weather for an intended near coastal voyage using all available data
- Obtain and decipher weather and oceanographic information
- Ocean and weather conditions are observed and correctly interpreted in accordance with established nautical and meteorological practice
- Basic measurements of meteorological parameters are correctly made and recorded using established procedures
- Relevant meteorological charts, publications and related documentation are updated, stored and maintained 1.4. Relevant navigational charts, nautical publications and related documentation are used for voyage planning and identification of navigational hazards in accordance with established procedures
- Apply weather and oceanographic data to safe navigation
- Weather and ocean condition hazards relevant to a proposed coastal voyage are identified using relevant forecasts based on interpretation of meteorological observations, reports and measurements
- The route for a voyage is modified as required to take into account weather and sea condition hazards in accordance with established navigational practice and operational instructions
- Maintain records of weather and oceanographic information and forecasts
- Meteorological measurements, observations, reports and forecasts are recorded and filed in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
CONTRIBUTE TO SAFE NAVIGATION (AGR641309) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required in assisting
the officer of the watch safely navigate the vessel or conduct a watch in sole charge of a vessel.
- Contribute to monitoring and controlling a navigational watch
- Information required for the exchange of a watch is complete, accurate and relevant to both the personnel and the existing circumstances.
- Hand over and relief of the watch conforms to accepted principles and procedures.
- Watch information/instructions that are unclear or ambiguous are always clarified.
- Lights, shapes and sound signals displayed or given conform with the requirements contained in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and to instructions received.
- Lookout is maintained at all times in such a manner as to conform to accepted principles and procedures.
- Reports and exchanges of navigational information are clear and concise and in line with accepted principles and procedures.
- Traffic, the vessel, weather watch keeping and hazards are monitored with a frequency and intensity conforming to accepted principles and procedures.
- Frequency and degree of performance checks to navigational equipment complies with principles and procedures, and skipper’s and owner’s requirements.
- Advice or clarification is sought immediately whenever in doubt and from the appropriate people.
- Maneuver the vessel when contributing to the efficient running of the watch
- Maneuvers are made so as to safely progress the planned voyage and comply fully with instructions received.
- Engine control systems are operated to progress the planned passage and are designed to complement helm movements.
- Course is steered steadily within acceptable limits with respect to the area of navigation and the existing sea state.
- Course alterations are smooth and controlled with minimal over shoot.
- Communication is clear, concise and acknowledged at all times according to accepted principles and procedures.
- Steering modes are changed according to operating instructions, area, wind and sea state and according to marine notices and accepted principles and procedures.
- Vessel steering systems remain within safe operating limits during normal maneuvers.
APPLY BASIC FOOD HANDLING AND SAFETY PRACTICES (AGR641310) – This is a core unit of competency for all sectors of the seafood industry covering food safety procedures and practices and risk management. The unit covers personal hygiene and conduct, and seafood handling and storage. This unit applies to seafood and aquatic products and is essential to all qualifications in the seafood industry.
- Identify hazards and risks to seafood and aquatic product
- Key hazards and risks associated with the individual’s work area or area of responsibility are identified, assessed, reported and controlled using appropriate workplace procedures.
- Follow enterprise hygiene standards, procedures and practices
- Personal hygiene complies with work area and OHS requirements.
- Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, checked, used and maintained in accordance with enterprise and OHS requirements.
- Hygiene procedures are strictly followed in accordance with enterprise, legislative and OHS requirements.
- Handle and store seafood and aquatic product
- Seafood and aquatic products are handled and stored in accordance with enterprise, legislative and OHS requirements.
- Seafood and aquatic products are handled and stored in a manner that avoids damage, meets hygiene standards, avoids contamination and maintains the quality of the product.
- Seafood and aquatic products are stored at the correct temperature required to safely maintain the product in optimal condition and freshness.
- Follow the enterprise food safety program
- All work activities undertaken are consistent with and conform to the requirements of an approved enterprise food safety program.
- Areas of risk in the individual’s work area within the enterprise are identified, evaluated, reported, controlled and monitored.
- Corrective actions are taken within the individual’s scope of responsibilities to minimize risk in accordance with the enterprise food safety program.
- Risks beyond the control of the individual are promptly reported to the appropriate person(s).
- Records are completed according to enterprise requirements and work responsibility.
ADJUST AND POSITION BEACH SEINES, MESH NETS OR GILL NETS (AGR641311) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret gear plans and adjust beach seines and gill nets before deployment. The unit also involves maintaining, adjusting and positioning the vessel and gear during deployment, fishing and retrieval in order to optimize the catch. This unit assumes some level of familiarity with the gear and is appropriate to an experienced fisher. These fishing gears are typically used in Municipal Fisheries.
- Organize a work area to adjust beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets
- Unsafe and inefficient aspects of the work area are identified and rectified.
- Clear instructions are provided to all crew covering the task and the methods to be used.
- All tolls and equipment necessary for the completion of the task are made available when needed.
- Equipment and techniques devised for slinging beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are appropriate for planned operations.
- Adjust beach seine, mesh net or gill net components to optimize catch
- Criteria for assessing the sub-optimal performance of beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are used to judge effectiveness.
- Measurements and comparisons are made of beach seine, mesh net or gill net components to confirm symmetry.
- Effectiveness of deployment of beach seine, mesh net or gill net components is assessed by comparing observed operation of components with gear plans.
- Beach seine, mesh net or gill net components are adjusted, reconditioned or constructed to rectify sub-optimal gear performance.
- Position beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to optimize catch
- Fishing strategy is developed to incorporate all relevant factors.
- Catches are analyzed to determine the effectiveness of beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets.
- Position of beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets is monitored and altered when necessary to optimize the catch.
- Vessel position during the deployment and retrieval of beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets is monitored for the factors that contribute to a successful fishing strategy and altered as required.
MAINTAIN, PREPARE, DEPLOY AND RETRIEVE MESH NETS OR GILL NETS TO LAND CATCH (AGR614312) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain and prepare gill netting gear ready for deployment, and retrieve the gear to the vessel. The unit also involves the initial aspects of handling seafood specific to beach seining or gill netting operations. Repairing damaged netting is covered in “Assemble and repair damaged netting”. Beach seines, mesh nets and gill nets are typically used in Municipal Fisheries.
- Maintain beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets ready for deployment
- Beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are checked against established criteria in accordance with the vessel maintenance plan and supervisor’s instructions.
- Beach seine, mesh net or gill net components which are worn or damaged and lack security or symmetry are identified and either reconditioned or replaced.
- Replacement beach seine, mesh net or gill net components are ordered according to enterprise procedures.
- Defective beach seine, mesh net or gill net components are disposed of according to environmental protection regulations and enterprise procedures.
- Deploy beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to ensure operating efficiency, low environmental impact and minimal interaction with bycatch
- Beach seine, mesh net or gill net components are connected in the configuration required by the fishing method according to instructions from a supervisor.
- Deployment of beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets from the vessel is carried out according to instructions from supervisor and vessel operating and safety procedures.
- Beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are deployed to ensure they are not twisted and are in a pattern required by the fishing operation.
- Devices and systems are deployed to reduce environmental impact and interaction with by-catch.
- Beach seine, mesh net or gill net storage area is cleaned according to hygiene requirements and vessel operating procedures.
- Retrieve the beach seine, mesh net or gill net
- Beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are applied to winches or haulers and are retrieved to maximize catch in accordance with vessel operating procedure.
- Catch is landed and removed from beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to maximize seafood quality.
- Beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets are disconnected and stowed to ensure ease of deployment, the safety of crew and a safe working area.
- Land, contain and sort the catch
- Containment devices are prepared to receive the catch according to hygiene requirements and vessel operating procedures.
- Catch is loaded into containment devices according to vessel hygiene, safety and operating procedures.
- Catch is sorted to maximize by-catch survival and seafood quality according to vessel operating procedures and fisheries regulations.
ADJUST AND POSITION HAND OPERATED LINES (AGR641313) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain, adjust and position hand operated line fishing gear (such as that used for hand line fishing, trolling, squid jigging and rod and reel fishing) to optimize the catch. This unit assumes some level of familiarity with the gear and is appropriate to an experienced fisher.
- Organize a work area to adjust hand operated lines
- Unsafe and inefficient aspects of the work area are identified and rectified.
- Work teams are given clear instructions about the task and the methods to be used.
- Resources necessary for the completion of the task are made available when needed.
- Adjust hand operated line components to optimize catch
- Criteria for assessing the sub-optimal performance of hand operated lines are used to judge effectiveness.
- Catches are observed to provide information on the effectiveness of hand operated lines and fishing operations.
- Hand operated line components are adjusted, reconditioned or constructed to rectify sub-optimal gear performance.
- Position hand operated lines to optimize catch
- Fishing strategy is developed to incorporate all relevant factors.
- Position of hand operated lines is monitored and altered with respect to catch concentrations and environmental and other characteristics of area of operation.
- Vessel position during the deployment and retrieval of hand operated lines is monitored for the factors that contribute to a successful fishing strategy and altered as required.
MAINTAIN, PREPARE, DEPLOY AND RETRIEVE HAND OPERATED LINES TO LAND CATCH (AGR641314) – This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain and prepare line fishing gear (such as that used for hand line fishing, trolling, squid jigging and rod and reel fishing) ready for deployment, and retrieving the gear to the vessel. The unit also involves the initial aspects of handling seafood specific to line fishing operations.
- Maintain hand operated lines ready for deployment
- Hand operated lines are checked against established criteria in accordance with the vessel maintenance plan or instructions provided by a supervisor.
- Hand operated line components which are worn, loose or blunt are identified and either reconditioned or replaced.
- Replacement hand operated line components are ordered according to enterprise procedures.
- Defective hand operated line components are disposed of according to environmental protection regulations and enterprise procedures.
- Deploy hand operated lines to ensure operating efficiency, low environmental impact and minimal interaction with bycatch
- Hand operated line components are connected in the configuration required by the fishing method according to instructions from a supervisor.
- Equipment used to deploy hand operated lines from the vessel is operated according to instructions from supervisors and vessel operating and safety procedures.
- Hand operated lines are deployed to ensure they are in close proximity to and attract potential catches.
- Devices and systems are deployed to reduce environmental impact and interaction with by-catch.
- Hand operated line storage area is cleaned according to hygiene requirements and vessel operating procedures.
- Retrieve hand operated lines
- Equipment used to retrieve the catch to the vessel is operated according to instructions from supervisors and vessel operating and safety procedures.
- Lines are guided on to equipment and are manipulated to ensure catch is retained.
- Traces and line ends are handled and catch landed in accordance with instructions from supervisors to maximize seafood quality.
- Hand operated lines are disconnected and stowed to ensure ease of deployment, the safety of crew and a safe working area.
- Equipment is washed to minimize the impact of corrosion.
- Land, contain and sort the catch
- Containment devices are prepared to receive the catch according to hygiene requirements and vessel operating procedures.
- Catch is loaded into containment devices according to vessel hygiene, safety and operating procedures.
- Catch is sorted to maximize by-catch survival and seafood quality according to vessel operating procedures.
COMMON COMPETENCIES
APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS (AGR321201) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place in performing safety measures..
- Determine areas of concern for safety measures
- Work tasks are identified in line with farm operations
- Place for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
- Time for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
- Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are prepared in line with job requirements
- Apply appropriate safety measures
- Tools and materials are used according to specifications and procedures
- Outfits are worn according to farm requirements
- Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are strictly observed
- Emergency procedures are known and followed to ensure a safework requirement
- Hazards in the workplace are identified and reported in line with farm guidelines
- Safekeep/dispose of tools, materials and outfit
- Used tools and outfit are cleaned after use and stored in designated areas
- Unused materials are properly labeled and stored according to manufacturers recommendation and farm requirements
- Waste materials are disposed according to manufacturers, government and farm requirements
USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (AGR321202) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm tools and equipment.
- Select and use farm tools
- Identified appropriate farm tools according to requirement/use
- Farm tools are checked for faults and defective tools reported in accordance with farm procedures
- Appropriate tools and equipment are safely used according to job requirements and manufacturers conditions
- Select and operate farm equipment
- Identify appropriate farm equipment
- Instructional manual of the farm tools and equipment are carefully read prior to operation
- Pre-operation check-up is conducted in line with manufacturers manual
- Faults in farm equipment are identified and reported in line with farm procedures
- Farm equipment used according to its function
- Followed safety procedures
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Tools and equipment are cleaned immediately after use in line with farm procedures
- Routine check-up and maintenance are performed
- Tools and equipment are stored in designated areas in line with farm procedures
PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION (AGR321203) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic workplace calculations
- Perform estimation
- Job requirements are identified from written or oral communications
- Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task are estimated
- The time needed to complete a work activity is estimated
- Accurate estimate for work completion are made
- Estimate of materials and resources are reported to appropriate person
- Perform basic workplace calculation
- Calculations to be made are identified according to job requirements
- Correct method of calculation identified
- System and units of measurement to be followed are ascertained
- Calculation needed to complete work tasks are performed using the four basic process of addition, division, multiplication and subtraction
- Calculate whole fraction, percentage and mixed when are used to complete the instructions
- Number computed in self checked and completed for alignment
APPLY FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION (AGR741201) – This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to apply food safety and sanitation in the workplace
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment
- Personal protective equipment are checked according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Personal protective equipment are worn according to the job requirement
- Observe Personal Hygiene and Good Grooming
- Personal hygiene and good grooming is practiced in line with workplace health and safety requirements
- Implement Food Sanitation Practices
- Sanitary food handling practices are implemented in line with workplace sanitation regulations
- Safety measures are observed in line with workplace safety practices.
- Render Safety Measures and First Aid Procedures
- Safety measures are applied according to workplace rules and regulations
- First aid procedures are applied and coordinated with concerned personnel according to workplace standard operating procedures.
- Implement housekeeping activities
- Work area and surroundings are cleaned in accordance with workplace health and safety regulations
- Waste is disposed according to organization’s waste disposal system
- Hazards in the work area are recognized and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
COMMON COMPETENCIES FOR MARITIME SECTOR
PREVENT AND FIGHT FIRE (MTM834202) – This unit identifies the competence required to prevent and fight fires on board a vessel, including management of fire prevention measures, initiation and management of evacuation, emergency shutdown and isolation procedures and the execution and coordination of fire-fighting operations.
- Manage fire prevention procedures
- Fire hazards on board a vessel are identified and action is taken to eliminate or minimize them
- Fire detection and fire fighting equipment and systems are regularly checked and appropriate action is taken to ensure that they are operational
- Appropriate educational activities are organized to ensure on-board personnel are aware of the dangers of fire, how to prevent it and what to do if a fire is detected
- Personnel on board a vessel are made aware of emergency procedures to be followed in the event of fire
- Operate portable firefighting equipment
- Classes of fires are correctly identified in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice
- Correct portable fire-fighting equipment is selected and used to fight specific classes of fires
- Class F fires are correctly extinguished with a fire blanket in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice
- Methods of extinguishing fire on board a vessel are correctly applied
- Correct techniques are applied for the setting up of foam making equipment to extinguish B Class
fires on board vessel - Where applicable, correct techniques are used to recharge the various types of portable fire extinguisher
- Where applicable, portable fire-fighting equipment is confirmed as operational following recharging
- Conduct interior search and rescue and firefighting operations (where applicable)
- Procedures for donning and starting up SCBA / CABA are correctly applied
- Procedures for the logging of SCBA / CABA operations on a BA Control Board is correctly followed in accordance with vessel’s procedures and accepted fire-fighting practice
- Search and rescue operations in a smoke filled environment are correctly conducted as a member of a fire-fighting team in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice
- Interior fires are extinguished using appropriate fire fighting equipment and procedures as a member of a fire fighting team in accordance with accepted fire-fighting practice
- Lifeline signals are correctly used during interior fire fighting operations
- A compartment filled with high expansion foam is correctly entered as per accepted fire-fighting practice
PERFORM FIRST AID TREATMENT ON BOARD (MTM834204) – This unit identifies the competence required to perform first aid treatment to crew and / or passengers during a medical emergency on board a vessel, including the performance of immediate life saving first aid until qualified medical assistance is available, the recognition of symptoms and signs of acute illness and or injury and the taking of appropriate action.
- Perform immediate life saving first aid pending the arrival of medical assistance
- The priorities of First Aid Care are correctly applied in real or simulated first aid situation
- The DRABC Action plan is correctly used to identify and control danger, loss of consciousness, loss of airway, breathing and circulation
- An unconscious casualty is correctly placed in stable side position and the steps in clearing the airways to promote breathing in accordance with established first aid procedures
- The correct method of Expired Air Resuscitation (EAR), External Cardiac Compression (ECC) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is applied in real life resuscitation situation or in a simulated exercise using a mannequin
- Recognize the symptoms and acute illness and or injury and take appropriate action
- The conditions requiring special first aid procedures are correctly identified
- A real or simulated unconscious casualty is cared for in accordance with established first aid procedures
- Causes of respiratory failure and breathing difficulty are correctly identified and appropriate care is provided for a real or simulated casualty with obstructed breathing
- The symptoms and signs of casualty with angina pain, heart attack and heart failure are correctly identified
- The symptoms and signs of poisoning, bites and stings are correctly identified and appropriate immediate management of thee conditions is provided in real or simulated situation
- A real or simulated conscious casualty with an acute illness and or injury is cared for in accordance with established first aid procedures
- Manage wounds and bleeding
- Severe external bleeding is correctly controlled in a real or simulated situation
- The symptoms and signs of severe internal bleeding are correctly identified and appropriate immediate management of these conditions is provided in a real or simulated situation
- A real or simulated laceration, abrasion and a deep puncture wound is correctly manage in accordance with established first aid procedures
- The signs of wound infections are correctly identified and a real or simulated wound infection is correctly managed in accordance with established procedures
- Manage burns
- Immediate rescue procedures are correctly used in real or simulated first aid situations involving a burned casualty
- The severity of burn is correctly assessed in terms of depth, position and size in accordance with established procedures
- The correct method of treatment for burns and associated shock is correctly applied in real or simulated first aid situations involving a burned casualty
- Manage bone, joint and muscle injuries
- Symptoms and signs of fractures (simple and complicated) are correctly recognized in accordance with established first aid procedures
- Problems and treatment associated with dislocated joints are correctly managed in accordance with established procedures
- First aid treatment of pelvic and chest injuries and fractures of limbs, including immobilization techniques is correctly performed in accordance with established procedures
- The symptoms and signs of sprains and strains are correctly identified in accordance with established procedure
- Adapt first aid procedures for remote situations
- Safety precautions needed to prevent accidents, illness and injuries and infection in remote areas situations are correctly applied in real or simulated situations
- Identify and discuss the factors involved in the prevention of heat and cold exposure
- The symptoms and signs of real or simulated casualty exposed to heat or cold are correctly identified including hyperthermia and hypothermia and appropriate management of the casualty carried out in accordance with established procedures
- A real or simulated ill or injured person in remote conditions is correctly, cared for unit help arrives, including the monitoring of airway, breathing and heart beat, the control of pain, hydration and maintenance of body temperature
- A real or simulated casualty with severe injuries in a remote situation is correctly cared for, including the preparation for transport
- First aid resources and emergency equipment required for remote area situations is correctly identified and used in real or simulated situations in accordance with established first aid procedures
PROTECT MARINE ENVIRONMENT (MTM834205) – This unit identifies the competence required to protect marine environment. It involves the development of awareness to preserve and protect marine environment.
- Identify garbage disposal procedures
- Relevant guidelines for the implementation of garbage disposal onboard are identified and applied to ensure protection of marine environment
- Relevant company requirements on marine environmental protection is followed as per established practice
- Appropriate measures to prevent operational pollution are observed and applied to prevent pollution of the marine environment in accordance with regulations and procedures
- Compliance on state / territory garbage disposal procedures for the protection of the marine environment is monitored and required action is taken where incidences of noncompliance are identified
- Perform garbage segregation
- MARPOL Regulations and procedures concerning protection of marine environment are adequately followed regarding segregation of garbage
- Marine environment protection programs on board are applied as per established practice
- Any breach of regulations and procedures concerning protection of the marine environment are identified and associated actions are taken in accordance with regulatory requirement and procedures
- Deck rating are provided with necessary information and training to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures for the protection of marine environment
- Record garbage segregation
- Others are assisted and encouraged to observe the garbage segregation policies
- Social responsibilities in garbage disposal are observed and performed to ensure protection of marine environment
- Contents of report on garbage segregation and disposal are adequately filled-up as per established procedures
COMPLY WITH EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (MTM834206) – This unit involves the knowledge, skills and attitude to take appropriate initial action on becoming aware of an emergency on board a vessel and to follow established emergency response procedures.
- Take action on becoming aware of an emergency
- Emergencies are correctly recognized and identified
- Response to an emergency situation follows established vessel’s emergency response procedures
- Correct action is taken on discovery of an actual or potential emergency in accordance with established vessel procedures
- Information given on raising alarm is prompt, accurate, complete and clear
- Follow established emergency procedures
- Vessel’s contingency plans for emergency response are known and are implemented in real and simulated emergency situations
- Escape routes and internal and external communications and alarm systems are correctly used in real and simulated emergency situations in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures
- Emergency communications and alarm signals and systems are understood and required action implemented in accordance with emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- Planned damage controls procedures for dealing with damage to the vessel and its hull are implemented in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- Follow procedures for the use of various life saving appliances
- Participation in life saving drills confirms readiness to correctly carry out life saving procedures and use life saving appliances Survival equipment are correctly used in the event of emergencies
- Procedures for the use of various shipboard life saving appliances are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements, manufacturers instruction and company procedures
BASIC COMPETENCIES
PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION (500311105) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes
required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements..
- Obtain and convey workplace information.
- Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
- Complete relevant work related documents.
- Participate in workplace meeting and discussion.
WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT (500311106) – This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team..
- Describe team role and scope
- Identify own role and responsibility within team
- Work as a team member
PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM (500311107) – This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement.
- Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals.
- Set and meet work priorities.
- Maintain professional growth and development.
PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES (500311108) – This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational health and safety.
- Identify hazards and risks
- Evaluate hazard and risks
- Control hazards and risks
- Maintain occupational health and safety awareness
DEFINITION OF TERMS
- Accident – unwanted incidents involving injury or damage to life, the environment, the ship or cargo
- Anchor – a heavy forging or casting comprising a shank with shackles or ring at one end and two arms with palms at the other, so shaped as to grip the sea bottom, by means of cable or rope hold a boat / ship regardless of wind and current
- Ballast – a quantity of iron, stone, gravel or other weighty substance like (water, oil, etc) placed in the lower hold of the boat/ship to increase stability by lowering the center of gravity.
- Beach seine – fishing gear using a seine net and employed along the coastline
- Bend – a knot by which one rope is fastened to another to some object.
- Bilge – a place in the lower part of the boat / ship where waste water collects and which bilge suctions are placed for pumping out
- Boat – a small open craft propelled by oars sails, or some form of engine. This term also applied to a larger boats built to navigate rivers and inland waters.
- Capstan – a machine for moving or raising heavy weights and consist of a vertical drum that can be rotated and around which cable is turned
- Deck – a platform in a ship that is structural element and forming the floor for its compartment
- Deckhand – a seaman who perform manual and other duties on board a vessel
- Fish capture – the taking of fishery species by passive or active gear for trade, business or profit beyond subsistence or sport fishing and classified further as follows:
- Small scale commercial fishing – fishing utilizing fishing vessels of 3.1 gross tons (GT) up to 20 GT
- Medium scale commercial fishing – fishing utilizing fishing vessels of 20.1 GT up to 150 GT; and
- Large scale commercial fishing – fishing utilizing fishing vessel of more than 150 GT
- Fishing gear – fishing equipment and paraphernalia
- Fish fighting equipment – equipment use to extinguish fire as per type.
- Fish trap – Locally called panggal, is a set trap or enticing device made of bamboo or rattan which is a regular. Usually rectangular, receptacle preventing escape of fishy by means of trap doors or tricky passageways. Trapped fish may be collected at regular intervals, in terms of days or week.
- Gill / Mesh Net – variously sized entangling net in which capture of fish is by the gilling effected by the actual meshes of the net. With small buoys and small weights, the net is positioned either as bottom set or drifting. This is commonly referred to by loacals as pukotdoble, pukot-triple, pukot paapong (with light).
- Hitch – any of various knots used to form a temporary noose in a line or to secure a line temporarily to an object
- Knot – the interlacement of the parts of one or more flexible bodies forming a ump or knob
- Life saving appliances – are outfits designed for life preservation
- Mooring – a act of making fast a boat with lines or anchor
- Municipal Fisherman – a person who is directly or indirectly engaged in fishing and other related fishing activities within municipal waters using fishing vessels of three (3) gross tons or less.
- Municipal Waters – include not only streams, lakes, inland bodies of water and tidal waters within the municipality which are not included within the protected areas as defined under Republic Act No. 7856 (The NIPAS Law), public forest, timber lands, forest reserves or fishery reserves, but also marine waters included between two (2) lines drawn perpendicular to the general coastline from points where the boundary lines of the municipality touch the sea at low tide and a third line parallel with the general coastline including offshore island and fifteen (15) kilometers from such coastline. Where two (2) municipalities are so situated on opposite shores that there is less than thirty (30) kilometers of marine waters between them, the third line shall be equally distant from the opposite shore of the respective municipalities ( RA 8550, Philippine Fisheries Code of 1997)
- Netting – fishing gear component made of open meshed fabric
- Seaworthiness – refers to the ability of a boat / ship to withstand the action of the sea, wind and weather
- Single hook and line – also called simple hand line or drop line. A single vertical line carrying one or two barbed baited hooks and worked simply by dropping into the water and waiting for a fish to bite. Generic local name is pasol or subid. Also called by various names, most often after the most dominant species in the catch, such as manubid-pamarilis, pambaca, pamirit, pangaraw, palutao (ulang), pamato, pamariles ( deep-sea pangtangigue, pawin, subid, undak (with light). Hook sizes range from #06-#20 to #566-#571 while filament size varies from nylon #8 to #190.
- Winch – any of various machines or instruments for pulling or hauling, with one or more drums on which to coil a rope, cable or chain.
- Windlass – a steam or electric winch with horizontal or vertical shaft and two drums used to raise a ship’s anchor.